Idaho Falls, located along the beautiful Snake River, is known for its year-round outdoor recreation, upbeat arts and culture scene and family-friendly attractions. It’s a perfect destination for everyone who wants to discover more of the United States.
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Ghost Walk Idaho Falls
Learn about the history of Idaho Falls. Hear the tales of the early settlers. The ghosts that are still haunting downtown buildings. Learn about the brothels, lost children, murders, and suicides.
Japanese Friendship Garden
The Japanese Friendship Garden contains a traditional Japanese garden gate, many water features, a viewing platform, a deck, a “Dragon’s Path” across a pond and the large Japanese lantern given to the city by Tokai-Mura. Many features have been built by volunteers who donated many many hours of their time to these projects and maintaining the garden.
Giant Eagle Waterfall Nest
The Giant Eagle Waterfall Nest sculpture and fountain, or what its sculptor, Vic Payne, called “The Protector,” featuring parent eagles and their chicks (and a less obvious mountain lion) was created on a traffic circle in 2006 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. It is one of the most visited monuments of the city.
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho
Through a wide variety of innovative fine art exhibitions and stimulating educational programming, TAM is an effective and respected visual arts resource. By providing vital opportunities so that the arts are a basic component of every child’s education, TAM works in partnership with area educators in preparing the next generation of leaders with the crucial skills needed to succeed in the 21st Century and in ensuring that the language of art continues to thrive within future generations.
Idaho Falls Temple & Visitors’ Center
Enjoy the reflection of the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple in the nearby Snake River. Come inside and view exhibits on the importance of families, messages from modern prophets, and the Book of Mormon. Enjoy the architecture of this beautiful Temple.
Collector Corner Museum
Come in and Explore! Fun for all Ages! Scavenger hunt for kids! Over 115 individual collections on display and secondary market collectible items for sale! The featured exhibit area changes every 3 months. Take some time and enjoy a fun and relaxing museum experience. New permanent exhibit: Over 400 Barbie, Ken, and Friends from 1958-current. Designer fashion dolls by Mattel.
Hell’s Half Acre
The Lava Trails traverse the desert of the Snake River Plain through contorted landscapes created by multiple lava flows. These Hawaiian-type lava flows are associated with the stretching of the earth’s crust. Hell’s Half Acre lava flow erupted about 4,100 years ago and is 222 square miles or 162,000 acres. The lava flowed at 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, had the consistency of molasses, and traveled at speeds up to 30 mph.
Tautphaus Park
Tautphaus Park is one of the oldest and largest parks in Idaho Falls. It houses the Tautphaus Park Zoo, the Wayne/Lehto Ice arena (during winter months), Funland Amusement Park, as well as five ball diamonds, four shelters, tennis courts, a basketball court, a skateboard park, horseshoe pits, and all access playground equipment.
East Idaho Aquarium
Founded in 2013, East Idaho Aquarium is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Their mission is to educate and inspire both young and old about the water ecosystems around the world through interactive experiences.
ARTitorium on Broadway
ARTitorium on Broadway is a unique facility that combines art & technology to create an interactive space perfect for children of all ages. Creation station is the perfect spot to create something unique, browse the virtual gallery, perform in front of the green screen, fly down the turbo twister slide, and so more! Located in downtown Idaho Falls, ARTitorium is the perfect way to spend your day.
Idaho Falls is a destination that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and a thriving downtown scene. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, a history buff, or simply looking for a city with a unique charm, Idaho Falls has it all. So pack your bags, lace up your hiking boots, and get ready to explore the wonders of this charming city!
🧐Let us know in the comments below if you’ve been to Idaho Falls, ID, and what places you liked. If not, do you plan on going?
Happy Travels! 🚙
Bess
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